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Built environment, refers to buildings, structures and other infrastructure at the school site. It is important to manage the issues involving the built environment as these can have a significant impact on the overall health and safety at your school / workplace. The Annual Assessment 73k process will assist your school to identify and manage a number of Built Environment issues.

Departmental procedures and guidelines

• FCM-PR-003: Management of Asbestos Products in Schools
• Design Requirements for Education Queensland School Facilities

Resources

• Safety glass in schools 71k
• Safety alert - CCA timber in schools 100k
• OHS tool kit module - work environment 57k
• Basketball Equipment Specifications and Suppliers(DET employees only)

Legislation and other links

• Department of Public Works - Building Division
  Includes information about the building industry and research such as energy initiatives and guidelines, as well as asset management policies and systems, and accommodation policies and guidelines.
• ENERGEX
  Includes some good tips on electrical safety, where the danger areas lie and how to avoid them.

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